Overview
Ferula tingitana is a perennial herb in the genus Ferula, part of the Apiaceae family. It typically grows around 2.0 m tall. Ferula tingitana grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. It is native to Portugal Continental.
About
Ferula tingitana is a tall perennial herb of the Apiaceae, reaching about 2.0 m and forming upright stems. It flowers in the UK from June to August and is best placed in open, sunny sites. The species favours well‑drained soils from sandy to clay and tolerates moist yet well‑drained conditions. It originates from continental Portugal and suits gardens that can provide full sun and room for height.
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About the genus
Ferula is a genus of about 220 species of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region east to central Asia, mostly growing in arid climates. Many plants of this genus, especially F. communis, are referred to as "giant fennel", although they are not fennel in the strict sense.
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In the garden
Ferula tingitana is a perennial herb in the Apiaceae genus Ferula, native to continental Portugal. Plants develop upright stems to around 2.0 m, making it one of the taller herbaceous perennials in Mediterranean-derived planting schemes. Flowering occurs June to August in the UK, providing a summer display above lower-growing plants. Choose a site with full sun and good drainage; soils may be sandy, loamy or clay provided they do not remain waterlogged. The species will tolerate moist but well‑drained conditions, so avoid heavy, compacted wet hollows. Hardiness is H4 (average), and it is also recorded for USDA zones 8–11, so it suits gardens where winters are not extremely severe. Allow space for its height by planting at the rear of a sunny border or within gravel and Mediterranean-style beds where taller stems carry summer blooms above smaller perennials. Keep soil free-draining and give it a sunny aspect; the 2.0 m stature makes it useful as a tall architectural herb that can frame lower planting and provide summer vertical structure.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ferula
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Ferula tingitana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial herb
- Height
- 2.0 m
- Native to
- Portugal Continental
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ferula tingitana?
Ferula tingitana prefers full sun.
What soil does Ferula tingitana need?
Ferula tingitana is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Ferula tingitana grow?
Ferula tingitana reaches a height of 2.0 m.
Is Ferula tingitana hardy in the UK?
Ferula tingitana has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
